From Russia with Vodka (210)The history of vodka reads like the history of Russia — to truly understand its origins, you must retrace the epic footsteps of czars and revolutionaries alike.
Visiting the palaces and promenades of Moscow is a good start, but plan on catching a train to the formerly "closed city" of Kirov and the birthplace of true Russian Vodka. End the trip with a visit to a typical country dacha and discover the vodka-laced joys of banya. Don't forget to sniff the bread, comrade!
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Recipes featured in this episode are listed below. 
